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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(b) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(c) He is half-white and Norwood's son.
(d) He made a mistake.

2. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?
(a) He did not pay for the damages.
(b) He did not apologize.
(c) He dared to argue with a white woman.
(d) He had not asked permission of the Colonel.

3. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?
(a) Speak.
(b) Beat.
(c) Throw him out.
(d) Yell.

4. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) Sallie has to leave to go to school.
(b) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(c) That Bert must go back north for school.
(d) Billie is too young to live with Bert.

5. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Stand up to Norwood.
(b) Leave his home.
(c) Talk with Norwood.
(d) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

2. How has Bert experienced more equal treatment in the big cities?

3. Why does Sallie come in?

4. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

5. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?

(see the answer key)

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